Prioritizing Mental Health and Inclusivity is the New Face of Gymnastics with Lisa Richer
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Time Stamps:
- Lisa Richer's early beginnings in gymnastics and her inspiration to start the sport. (00:01:27)
- Significant injuries experienced by Lisa, including back fractures and their impact on her career and the concept of burnout during college gymnastics and its effects on mental health. (00:03:33)
- Burnout in College Gymnastics Lisa discusses her feelings of burnout during her college gymnastics experience and the pressures involved. well-being.(00:09:56)
- Current Opportunities in Gymnastics Lisa highlights the increased opportunities for gymnasts today compared to her training era.(00:17:05)
- Opportunities for Adult Gymnasts Announcement of new opportunities for adult gymnasts to continue their athletic careers.(00:22:08)
- Identity Beyond Athletics Reflection on athletes' identities outside of their sports and the pressures associated with being known solely as an athlete.(00:25:40)
- Neurodiversity and Parenting Lisa's journey of discovering her neurodiversity through her children's experiences and diagnoses. (00:29:08)
- Burnout and Identity Crisis Lisa shares her experience with burnout and the struggle of losing her identity as an athlete. (00:32:00)
- Understanding Neurodiversity in Organizations: Lisa's work with organizations to promote understanding different neurotypes and their needs. (00:34:04)
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